James McCartney. / Special to Juice

Farmers market set to return Saturday

Spend your Saturday mornings at the Downtown Farmers Market along Court Avenue and side streets, and support local agriculture while strolling through the streets enjoying a delicious assortment of vegetables, meats, fresh herbs, cheeses, baked goods and much more. The Downtown Farmers Market features Iowa producers from 51 counties.

Son of some guy to play show in D.M.

6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Vaudeville Mews, 212 Fourth St. $15 through www.tikly.co.

British singer-songwriter James McCartney has played on several of his dad’s albums (Paul, you might have heard of him). McCartney’s first full length album, “Me,” is due out later this month.

Party like it's Churchill Downs

It’s the “run for the roses.” Celebrate Southern elegance and competition with hors d'oeuvres and mint juleps at the Des Moines Art Center’s Kentucky Derby party. The race will be broadcast at 5 p.m. on the big screen in Levitt Auditorium. After the race, there will be a hat contest with prizes for the most elegant, largest and most creative. Admission includes one drink and hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar will be available.

Grab a taste of the south side

Sample cuisine from south-side Des Moines businesses and listen to music from Brian Congdon at Taste of the South Side. Vendors include Borden­aro’s Pizza, Chocolaterie Stam, Conflu­ence Brewing Company and more. Tickets available in advance for $20, or $25 at the door.